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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................2
Important safety instructions ................................................3
Limited warranty .....................................................................4
Rear panel ...............................................................................5
Connections.............................................................................5
Front panel ..............................................................................6
Remote control........................................................................7
Operating instructions ............................................................8
Technical specifications .......................................................10
Troubleshooting.....................................................................11
Thank you for purchasing the Cambridge Audio iD50
Audiophile Docking Station for iPod. We are confident that
it will provide you with many years of listening pleasure.
The iD50 enables you to get the very best audio and video
quality from your iPod. A ground sensing pseudo-balanced
noise cancelling scheme and buffered audio outputs extract
the maximum information possible.
Gold-plated RCA/Phono connections allow the iD50 to be
used with a high quality separates system for true
audiophile performance.
In addition, you can use your television to both browse your
iPod via the iD50’s simple On-Screen Display and view video
content. An RS232 interface is also included for custom
installation use.
The iD50 supports both Simple and Advanced modes of
operation. In Simple Mode, the dock is in an active standby
state to allow charging of the iPod and output of the audio
via the iD50. The iPod’s own display is active and it is
controllable via the supplied remote control or its own front
panel and touch-wheel.
In Advanced Mode, the iPod can be controlled and browsed
using the remote control and the iD50’s On-Screen Display
via a suitable TV. Audio and video are available via the iD50
connections and charging of the iPod can be turned on or
off.
Please do not compromise on the quality of interconnects
you use with this product. Naturally, we particularly
recommend cables from the Cambridge Audio range,
designed to the same exacting standards as this product.
Contact your dealer for details.
Thank you for taking the time to read this manual; we
recommend you keep it for future reference.
Matthew Bramble
Cambridge Audio Technical Director
and the Docking Station design team
Introduction
Like all Cambridge Audio products, the
iD50 adheres to three core principles –
stunning performance, ease of use and
incredible value.
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This guide is designed to make installing and using this
product as easy as possible. Information in this document
has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of
printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of
continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications
are subject to change without prior notice.
This document contains proprietary information protected
by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual
may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other
means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2008
iTunes, iPod and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
